GFF
Griffith
Australia
15,301 km
9,508 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,301 km
9,508 mi / 8,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
179°
south

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GFF REC
Airport Name Griffith Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GFF REC
ICAO Code YGTH SBRF
City Griffith Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Recife
Elevation 439 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -34.250000, 146.070000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Griffith (GFF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Griffith Airport (GFF) in Griffith, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,301 kilometers (9,508 miles / 8,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:58 in Griffith, it's 10:58 in Recife. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Griffith (GFF) follows a heading of 181° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Griffith Airport (GFF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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